And every new person who comes along also pressed the pedestrian crossing button a dozen times, on both sides of the road!!
It works, sorta like the road sensors for cars near junctions, the less traffic, the longer you will wait. reversing over the line while you wait is the only sure way to get the lights for you on a quiet road
I tried that once,firstly people stared as i attempted to have sex with the stairs,then my penis hurt and i got no real buzz,no, he is better meeting the escort.